Long Division: 78 ÷ 9

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How to divide 78 by 9 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

78 ÷ 9 = 8 remainder 6

= 8.6 ≈ 8.67

Remainder 6 is less than the divisor 9. Check: 8 × 9 + 6 = 78.

78 ÷ 9 in a column

8
978
−72
6

In the column: quotient 8, remainder 6.

Step by step: 78 ÷ 9

  1. Step 178 ÷ 9 → 8: 8 × 9 = 72, 78 − 72 = 6
  2. Quotient and remainder8 remainder 6

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 60 ÷ 9 → 6, remainder 6; remainder 6 again — the digits repeat.

78 ÷ 9 = 8.6 ≈ 8.67

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FAQ

How to divide 78 by 9 using long division and find the remainder?

78 ÷ 9 = 8 remainder 6

Is 78 divisible by 9?

No, 78 is not divisible by 9. The remainder is 6.

How to check the result of 78 ÷ 9?

Multiply the quotient 8 by the divisor 9 and add the remainder 6. The result should equal 78.